What you will do (1st year expectations)
Gather, understand, analyze, and translate Front Office user needs into detailed functional specifications
Participate in the translation of functional requirements into technical specifications in close collaboration with development teams
Develop and execute test cases, being responsible for functional testing, particularly focusing on PV and Risk impacts
With support from developers and the release manager, create automated non-regression tests
Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end users and perform qualification tests (integration and regression testing)
Participate in workload estimation required for development and testing activities
Coordinate production deployment steps
Contribute to 3rd level support, including analysis of existing systems, incident monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution
Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for all developments (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
Learn and gain expertise in "Summit Software" and the broader IT ecosystem
Context
Role based in Lisbon with a hybrid remote work model
Occasional travel to Porto and Paris to integrate with the full team
Daily interaction with international teams, mainly based in Paris
Strong focus on system integration (service-oriented architecture)
Understanding business processes is critical, as systems interact with both internal and external banking entities
Profile Requirements
Business Skills
Solid knowledge of Front Office and Middle Office workflows (P&L, OTC trades, credit and IR swaps, CDS, bonds, repos, MM, some FX, and regulatory aspects)
Strong understanding of financial products, including credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives, cash, FX, and options
Experience in testing and mapping business processes and protocols, particularly in:
Booking (new products)
Valuation
Platform projects
Reporting projects
Technical Skills
SQL
Nice to have: Knowledge of Summit Front Office
Soft Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of human interaction
High level of autonomy and strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Proven capability to communicate effectively and influence key stakeholders
Team-oriented mindset
Resourceful with strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
English level: C1
Very nice to have: Portuguese level C1
Nice to have: French level B2
Salary Range: ****€ to ****€ a month